Prepare against Danny De Ruiter
FM · NLD · World #7,502 classical · FIDE ID 1020650
Our database contains 278 games by Danny De Ruiter, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danny De Ruiter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danny De Ruiter before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,214 | 2,340 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,443 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 87 | 92 | 99 | 31.3% |
| As White | 132 | 51 | 39 | 42 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 146 | 36 | 53 | 57 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danny De Ruiter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danny De Ruiter's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 87.9% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.3% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.0% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 80.8% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 17.9% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 72.1% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Danny De Ruiter's chess games
All 278 games by Danny De Ruiter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 87 wins, 92 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 3/9/12 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Jan H Timman | 2,578 | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | A62 |
| Jan 2016 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,518 | 78th Tata Steel C | E04 |
| Oct 2014 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,495 | 18th Hoogeveen Unive Open | E95 |
| Feb 2016 | Moulthun Ly | 2,480 | 8th Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch Blitz | A61 |
| Feb 2016 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,476 | 8th Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch Blitz | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,221 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 21 | 12 | 2,249 |
| Wachtebeke-A | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 2,268 |
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 17 | 5 | 2,077 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 15 | 8 | 1,722 |
| Hilversum Open | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| Haarlem Masters | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danny De Ruiter's chess games?
278 games by Danny De Ruiter, from Apr 2006 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Danny De Ruiter has played.
What does Danny De Ruiter play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Danny De Ruiter opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danny De Ruiter answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Danny De Ruiter play as White?
As White, Danny De Ruiter's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danny De Ruiter play as Black?
As Black, Danny De Ruiter most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Danny De Ruiter's FIDE rating?
Danny De Ruiter is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Danny De Ruiter played?
Our database contains 278 games by Danny De Ruiter, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 92 draws, 99 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danny De Ruiter?
278 games by Danny De Ruiter reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.